Dressmaking Course - 2 Days

Learn to sew an A-line Shift Dress with pockets

‍This class is only available to those who have completed our Introduction To Garment Making - Shorts/Pants class. You are expected to thread the machine independently during the session.

Elevate your sewing skills and create a chic sleeveless shift dress in this Two-Day Dressmaking Course. This course is designed for those who are ready to take on a new sewing challenge after our Sewing For Beginners and Introduction To Garment Making classes.

To enroll in this two-day course, please begin by selecting your preferred date for the first day in the calendar. After that, the system will prompt you to choose your second date. The class runs on Sunday afternoons from 1 pm to 6 pm, and you have the flexibility to pick your own dates for both days.

In this class, you will learn the following skills:

- Cutting on the fold
- Notches
- Grainline alignment
- Sewing hem facings
- Sewing in-seam pockets
- Using a twin needle for topstitching
- Sewing a boat neck
- Understitch
- Sew an A-line shift dress

As always, our experienced instructors will guide you through the entire process, from pattern cutting to sewing techniques.

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To ensure a smooth learning experience in this course, we recommend that participants engage in some sewing practice at home between our classes. It's important to feel comfortable with fundamental sewing machine tasks like winding the bobbin and threading the machine independently.

Consistent practice is key, as extended breaks between the Shorts/Pants class and this session without sewing practice may lead to challenges in keeping up with the course content. We want every participant to feel confident and ready to explore the world of dressmaking together.

What people say about us

Emily Taylor

I’ve been to Sydney Creative twice and I had so much fun both times. Sophie was so helpful and accommodating when I was trying to find time to come in around work and I learnt so much while I was there, especially with Lucy. She was so patient and explained everything so well! I highly recommend Sydney Creative!!

Kelsey Harris

Great course.. has got me wanting to learn more. Sophie was a lovely teacher who explained things nice and simply. Would definitely recommend for beginners looking to get into sewing!

Philippe Maes

If my first workshop was an incredible experience because I learnt how to correct many bad habits when sewing, this workshop provided me with such an amazing level of achievement and satisfaction! Lucy for her first class was absolutely fantastic of patience and tips and advices. At the end, I managed to finish the short for my daughter and I was so excited about it that the very next day I did another one. Thank you so much for building up my skills and confidence, this is really very much appreciated. Take care and see you soon

Virginie Rey

It’s the second time I had the pleasure to create something with Sydney creative and it was both amazing experiences!! I am so proud of my handmade earrings, all my friends are envious and impressed . I learnt so much during the session, thanks to the amazing teacher Emily, she is patient and passionate! I feel confident that I can do it on my own after 1st session - it would just require to get the material required that can be bought directly at the studio so convenient!

Anne-Sophie

Loved the silver jewellery and clay jewellery workshop! The teachers are very patient, fun and professional! Would recommend!

Monica Rante

I had experience learn introduction sewing beginners making cover cushion Sophie very helpful teach me new skills about how to use sewing machine that was amazing so much fun thank you for your help 😊

Oonagh McEldowney

I have had my new sewing machine for more than a year but had no idea how to use it and was a bit scared of it. After one class with Sophie that all changed. I made a cute cushion at the workshop under Sophie’s expert guidance - than came home and made a second one all on my own. I highly recommend this class for any newbies out there - so much better than watching a you tube video - with so many helpful, practical tips along the way.

Melissa T

Did an earring making workshop. Emma was wonderful. So helpful and such a fun course. Highly recommend.

Prue Barrowclough

Katey was a delight. I learnt a lot and will definitely book in to another course at Sydney Creative once I practice with my pattern making! By the way the space is very cool

Sabine Danneel

Can highly recommend the jewlery class from Sydney Creative. Teacher was professional and had many years of experience in jewlery design. Also very patient! Very fascinating to go trough every step of designing your own jewelry. Fun activity to do with your friends. We went home with own pair of silver earrings! Keen for the necklace workshop!

Sue Elshnawany

Sophie is the best sewing teacher in town. So informative, very professional and easy going. She made everything so easy and i am definitely will be coming back for more classes.

Terrence Murphy

Great introduction class, teacher was engaging and explained each step well. All questions were answered and provided with a great resources.